Year 6

Year 6 Autumn News

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a very successful start to Year 6.  The children have settled very smoothly into their new routines and the teachers have been impressed by their enthusiasm for learning. The purpose of this newsletter is to outline some of the planned activities for this term. This term we will be focusing upon our main topic of The Victorians for History and ‘Changes in our Local Environment’ for Geography.

Music

We are working with specialist teachers from BYMT to provide children with some outstanding music teaching.  The children will take part in a rolling programme consisting of whole class music technology where they will learn to play the keyboard.  The objective is to provide a continuum of study, giving students the opportunity to further develop their musical skills. If children are taking part in music technology this term, please can they bring headphones that have the aux/headphone style connection, as shown to the right, in order to be compatible with school devices.

Children will also be learning to play the samba. They will learn to read notation through a range of musical instruments, learning basic techniques, getting a good sound from the instrument as well as maintaining the correct pitch. Each class will get an opportunity for these activities. Please see the Autumn term timetable for your child’s class below:

PE

All children in year 6 will have P.E on a Tuesday afternoon, this will be taught by Munchkin coaches. Please can all children come in to school in their PE kits every Tuesday.

Jewellery causes us concern from time to time and we would like to ensure that children do not wear rings, necklaces etc., small studs are acceptable but must be removed for P.E. Your child will also have an additional P.E lesson so should also come into School in their P.E kit on the following day:

Open Door

Once a month you can come into your child’s class and look through the learning that they
have been doing.  In the Autumn is takes place on the first Tuesday of the month, in Spring it’s Wednesday and Summer term is on Thursday. Look out for the dates in the school newsletter.

Homework

Reading- Children are still expected to be reading at home at least 4 times a week for at least 20 minutes, and this should be signed in their reading record. This can be with an adult or independently.

Spelling- Children will not be given weekly spellings. Instead, children will have 3 weekly spelling lessons focusing on a particular spelling rule or pattern. At the end of each term, children will have a test focusing on the rules or patterns they have focused on the past term. This will also help to identify any gaps or support needed for the future. Children will need to complete their DoodleSpell homework each week.

Literacy homework- This can be found on the homework sheet and is due on the following Monday.

DoodleMaths - This will be set on a Monday. We ask that they do 10 minutes, 3 times a week. Progress can be checked by teachers and parents. Children have also got their Times Table Rock Stars usernames and passwords; they can use this whenever they wish to.

Dates for the Diary

Individual photos- Thursday 26^th September

Height and Weight screening – 2^nd & 3^rd October

Harvest – Wednesday 16^th October

Victorians Entry point Day - Friday 4^th October

Fireworks night – Thursday 7^th November

Flu Immunisation- 5^th December  

Parent Consultation Evening

• Tuesday 15^th October
• Thursday 17^th October

We are keen to continue to promote high standards both in the classroom and around school. We are delighted to see that the majority of pupils are wearing the correct school uniform. Can we remind you that all school policies, including the uniform policy, are available on the school website.

Thank you in advance for your support this year.

Many thanks,

Mr Lugar and the Year 6 team

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Autumn Term 24/25

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Autumn Term 24/25